| Owner | Don Bushee | ||
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| Location | El Sobrante, California United States map | ||
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| Vehicle | 2007 Blue Sky Design BugE 3 wheel electric motorcycle kit from Blue Sky Design WebPage | ||
| Motor | Advanced DC 140-01-4005 Series Wound DC 5.5" ADC series DC motor, not reversible | ||
| Drivetrain | Direct chain drive | ||
| Controller | Alltrax CT1937 24-48 volt 300 amp | ||
| Batteries | 4 Optima D34M, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM | ||
| System Voltage | 48 Volts | ||
| Charger | Soneil CH5323 110 volt 48 volt Charger 2 each @ 3.5 amps for total of 7.0 amps | ||
| Heater | None | ||
| DC/DC Converter | Sevcon DC2430 36 to 48 VDC Input, 25 amp, 13.5 VDC Output, fully isolated WebPage /> Dimensions: 7.5 " long by 2.8" wide by by 1.6" high | ||
| Instrumentation | Pack Voltmeter, Drain-Brain, PakTrakr, Norm's Paktrakr Display add-on WebPage /> | ||
| Top Speed | 52 MPH (83 KPH) see other BugE entries for details | ||
| Acceleration | Good enough | ||
| Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) | ||
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| Seating Capacity | 1 adult | ||
| Curb Weight | 385 Pounds (175 Kilograms) Weight with batteries but not the driver | ||
| Tires | Front: 2.25" wide, 16" diameter Rear: 3.00" wide, 16" diameter | ||
| Conversion Time | TNTC (Too Numerous To Count) | ||
| Conversion Cost | ~7200.00 | ||
| BugE progress is complete. Latest update is: I had a 2-door hatchback with a V6 gasoline engine getting 18 MPG, and when the cost to fill the tank hit $50.00, I wanted an alternative. I have recently purchased the Fiat, so fuel savings is no longer an issue. I would sell for $2500.00. Another option is to donate to 501(c) (3) Non-Profit and take the tax write-off. One thought I had was some High school or College automotive or Green / Solar Electrical class and have it be a project to upgrade from current 48 volt Lead Acid battery system to a Lithium Battery system which would decrease weight and increase range. I would also be willing to donate $500.00 in cash to assist in purchasing components if a deal were worked out with a Non-Profit providing a receipt to allow me to take a reasonable write-off. One problem is coming up with a legitimate Blue Book Value for a vehicle of this type. Vehicle is licensed, insured, and can be test-driven by a serious interested party. I had minor cosmetic shipping damage to fiberglass body, but have not yet looked for a fiberglass shop to repair inexpensively. I am successfully commuting to work and back without recharging (16.4 miles round trip). Vehicle is now fully licensed (CHP assigned a VIN #) | |||
2007 BugE #11
“Bushy's BugE (SALE 2500.00)”
Last Updated 05-31-2014
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